Pisa, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Pisa, a historic city in Tuscany, is primarily famous for its iconic Leaning Tower, but offers much more with beautiful squares, ancient churches, and a vibrant student atmosphere. Visit to experience Italian charm, capture iconic photos, and enjoy its rich history and art.

Top things to do in Pisa

Things to do in Pisa include Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral, Camposanto Monumentale. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Pisa

Here is what 3 days in Pisa look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
7
Walking
13 min
  1. 1
    Pisa BaptisteryMuseum
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  2. 2
    Piazza dei MiracoliSquare
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  3. 3
    Camposanto MonumentaleCemetery · Piazza dei Miracoli
    50 m (🚶 2 min)
  4. 4
    Pisa CathedralChurch
    100 m (🚶 3 min)
  5. 5
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  6. 6
    Museo dell'Opera del DuomoArt museum
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  7. 7
    Botanical Garden of PisaScience museum
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Day 2

Stops
7
Walking
38 min
  1. 1
    Palazzo BluArt museum
    450 m (🚶 11 min)
  2. 2
    Piazza dei CavalieriSquare · Centro Storico
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  3. 3
    Palazzo della CarovanaPalace · Centro Storico
    300 m (🚶 4 min)
  4. 4
    Borgo StrettoStreet · Centro Storico
    500 m (🚶 7 min)
  5. 5
    Arno Riverside
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  6. 6
    Giardino Scotto
    650 m (🚶 10 min)
  7. 7
    Ponte di MezzoBridge · Centro Storico
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
Walking
21 min
  1. 1
    Santa Maria della SpinaChurch · Lungarno Gambacorti
    450 m (🚶 6 min)
  2. 2
    Tuttomondo
    900 m (🚶 15 min)
  3. 3
    National Museum of San MatteoArt museum
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Pisa?

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral, Camposanto Monumentale, Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa Baptistery, Arno Riverside and 9 more. Leaning Tower of Pisa: A global icon that is a must-see, offering spectacular city views after a challenging climb.

What can you do in 3 days in Pisa?

Day 1: Pisa Baptistery, Piazza dei Miracoli, Camposanto Monumentale, Pisa Cathedral. Day 2: Palazzo Blu, Piazza dei Cavalieri, Palazzo della Carovana, Borgo Stretto. Day 3: Santa Maria della Spina, Tuttomondo, National Museum of San Matteo.

Which areas should you explore in Pisa?

The itinerary for Pisa runs through Piazza dei Miracoli, Centro Storico and Lungarno Gambacorti.

Which museums are worth visiting in Pisa?

Museums worth visiting in Pisa: Pisa Baptistery, Botanical Garden of Pisa, National Museum of San Matteo, Palazzo Blu and Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.

Which churches are worth seeing in Pisa?

Churches worth seeing in Pisa: Pisa Cathedral, Santa Maria della Spina (Lungarno Gambacorti) and Church of San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno.

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